Resource Family Recruiter - Build Safe, Permanent Homes

Wayfinder Family Services; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligibility

FSA plans

Referral program

Education tuition assistance program

Job summary

Wayfinder Family Services in Whittier, CA is seeking an experienced Resource Family Recruiter to recruit, train, and certify foster families, helping children and youth find safe, permanent homes. You will speak to groups, lead recruitment events, and guide families through program requirements and orientation.

The position is 30-35 hours per week, pays $24-$25 per hour, and offers benefits typical of nonprofit social services organizations. Bilingual skills are a plus depending on region.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred or 2 years’ experience in child welfare in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 1–2 years in recruitment, outreach, sales, marketing, community engagement, or human services.
• Two years’ experience with foster care or adoption placement required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish optional or region-dependent; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, promote, and lead recruitment events to engage prospective resource families.
• Speak to community groups, organizations, and churches to promote foster care, ISFC, and adoption.
• Discuss program requirements with prospective resource families and answer questions.
• Invite families to agency orientation and conduct sessions (virtual or in person).
• Provide ongoing training for Resource Families and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Document information in Famcare and manage agency records as needed.
• Perform other duties as outlined in the position description.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Community outreach

Public speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

2 years’ experience in child welfare in lieu of degree

Tools

Famcare database

Job description

Wayfinder Family Services in Whittier, CA is seeking an experienced Resource Family Recruiter to recruit, train, and certify foster families, helping children and youth find safe, permanent homes. You will speak to groups, lead recruitment events, and guide families through program requirements and orientation.

The position is 30-35 hours per week, pays $24-$25 per hour, and offers benefits typical of nonprofit social services organizations. Bilingual skills are a plus depending on region.